Overview
- Arsenal, which several outlets reported Thursday had accelerated their pursuit, are trying to beat Chelsea to 21-year-old centre-back Jacobo Ramon.
- Real Madrid hold a buy-back option reported at about €8 million and a 50% sell-on clause, giving them control over Ramon’s future and raising Como’s likely asking price.
- Reports say Arsenal are also tracking Real Madrid prospect Víctor Valdepeñas as part of a parallel search for a young defender who can grow into the role.
- Ramon has impressed for Como under coach Cesc Fàbregas this season, with 30 appearances, 12 clean sheets and two goals across competitions.
- No formal bids have been confirmed, and analysts suggest any offer may need to exceed his roughly £21–22 million valuation, with Madrid’s recent Nico Paz buy-back showing how quickly such clauses can reshape a race.